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Which of the following statements about gerontology and geriatrics is true?
 
  They tend to view old age from similar perspectives.
  Geriatrics, but not gerontology, is a medical specialty.
  Gerontologists generally view aging as a necessary ill.
  Geriatrics leads to the view of aging as a socially constructed problem.

Question 2

What percent of the United States population is over age 65?
 
  2
  13
  29
  42

Question 3

The study of population numbers is called
 
  gerontology.
  psychology.
  demography.
  geography.

Question 4

Which of the following vocal characteristics is listed in the textbook as a feature of elderspeak?
 
  use of higher frequencies
  faster speech
  bigger words
  lower pitch

Question 5

The multidisciplinary, scientific study of old age is called
 
  gerontology.
  psychology.
  demography.
  geography.
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